Covista has appointed National Veterinary Associates Chief Operating Officer Leslie Storms and former technology executive Emily C. Chiu to its Board of Directors. The appointments add expertise in veterinary medicine, healthcare operations, technology and higher education as the company advances its long-term growth strategy.
- Covista appointed Leslie Storms and Emily C. Chiu to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 17, 2026.
- Storms serves as chief operating officer of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), overseeing operations across more than 1,300 animal hospitals.
- Chiu brings leadership experience in technology, fintech and higher education.
- The appointments support Covista’s three-year ‘Purpose at Scale’ growth strategy focused on addressing healthcare workforce shortages.
- Covista said the additions strengthen the board’s expertise in healthcare delivery, workforce development and technology.
Covista has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointments of Leslie Storms, chief operating officer of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), and Emily C. Chiu, a veteran technology and education executive, effective Aug. 17, 2026.
The company said the additions support its three-year ‘Purpose at Scale’ strategy, which is focused on addressing healthcare workforce shortages through operational growth, workforce development and technology-driven innovation.
Veterinary Leadership Joins the Board
Storms brings extensive leadership experience in both veterinary medicine and human healthcare. As chief operating officer of NVA, she helps oversee strategic growth and operations across one of North America’s largest veterinary hospital networks, encompassing more than 1,300 animal hospitals.
Before joining NVA, Storms spent nearly 20 years with Johnson & Johnson, where she held executive leadership positions across its MedTech business.
Technology and Education Expertise
Chiu previously served as chief executive officer of Novo Platform and held executive leadership roles at Block Inc. She also co-founded higher education ventures focused on expanding access to workforce-oriented degree programs.
Supporting Long-Term Growth
Covista said its strategy centers on operational excellence, expanding into adjacent healthcare markets, building workforce partnerships and accelerating AI-enabled innovation in healthcare education.
Information sourced from the company’s press release.
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